Women's T20 Asia Cup fixtures announced, India to face Pakistan on September 5
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India-Pakistan showdown, scheduled for September 5 in Group A
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India's Smriti Mandhana in action against Pakistan during the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in Birmingham.
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The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially unveiled the schedule for the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup, with the tournament set to begin in Dubai on August 28.
Which teams will play the opening match?
The opening fixture will see Hong Kong China take on Thailand, kicking off a two-week competition featuring eight of Asia's top women's teams.
Every match will be played under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with a 6:30pm local time start. The tournament will conclude with the final on September 13.
When will India face Pakistan?
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India-Pakistan showdown, scheduled for September 5 in Group A. The rivalry is expected to be the standout attraction of the group stage, with both teams aiming to secure a place in the knockout rounds.
How is the tournament structured?
The eight teams have been divided into two groups. Group A features India, Pakistan, Hong Kong China and Thailand, while Group B consists of defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and hosts UAE.
Each team will play the other sides in its group once. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for September 10 and 11, before the champions are crowned two days later.
Who has dominated the Women's Asia Cup?
This will be the sixth Women's Asia Cup played in the T20 format. India remain the tournament's most successful side with three titles (2012, 2016 and 2022), while Sri Lanka enter the event as defending champions after lifting the trophy in the previous edition. Bangladesh's historic triumph in 2018 remains the only title won by another nation.
Complete schedule
August 28: Hong Kong vs Thailand
August 29: United Arab Emirates vs Sri Lanka
August 30: India vs Thailand
August 31: Bangladesh vs Indonesia
September 1: Pakistan vs Thailand
September 2: Indonesia vs Sri Lanka
September 3: Hong Kong vs India
September 4: United Arab Emirates vs Indonesia
September 5: India vs Pakistan
September 6: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
September 7: Hong Kong vs Pakistan
September 8: United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh
September 10: Semi-Final 1
September 11: Semi-Final 2
September 13: Final
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